Question: The two blocks shown in FIGURE 8-43 are moving with an initial speed v. (a) If the system is frictionless, find the distance d the

The two blocks shown in FIGURE 8-43 are moving with an initial speed v.

(a) If the system is frictionless, find the distance d the blocks travel before coming to rest. (Let U = 0 correspond to the initial position of block 2.)

(b) Is the work done on block 2 by the rope positive, negative, or zero? Explain.

(c) Calculate the work done on block 2 by the rope.

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